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cy·clin

noun \ˈsī-klən, ˈsi-\

Definition of CYCLIN

: any of a group of proteins active in controlling the cell cycle and in initiating DNA synthesis

First Known Use of CYCLIN

1983

cy·clin

noun \ˈsī-klən, ˈsik-lən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CYCLIN

: any of a group of proteins active in controlling the cell cycle and in initiating DNA synthesis

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